Chitwan Rhinos, fresh off a 5-wicket victory over Kathmandu Gurkhas, will look to continue their winning momentum when they take on Pokhara Avengers on Tuesday at 1 PM NPT at the TU International Cricket Ground in Nepal Premier League. Confident after their opening win, the Rhinos will be eager to make it two in a row and assert themselves in the tournament.
Pokhara Avengers’ Strong and Balanced Side
Pokhara Avengers will provide a strong challenge. Led by their marquee player, Kushal Bhurtel, they possess a well-balanced squad, bolstered by several talented overseas recruits. Among them are Bas de Leede and Michael Leask, two of the best players from associate nations, adding strength to both their batting and bowling departments.
The Avengers also have a solid core of domestic players, which gives them depth and stability.
The key players for the Avengers tomorrow will be spinners Bipin Khatri and Sagar Dhakal, as the pitch is expected to provide some assistance to the slower bowlers. Young medium pacer Aakash Chand will also have an important role to play in the bowling attack.
Pokhara Avengers Probable XI:
Kushal Bhurtel, Sunam Gautam, Dilip Nath, Michael Leask, Bas de Leede, Narayan Joshi, Matt Critchley, Trit Raj Das, Aakash Chand, Bipin Khatri, Sagar Dhakal
Chitwan Rhinos Eyeing Middle-Order Improvement
Chitwan Rhinos have shown a positive and confident attitude after their first win. They are expected to go in with the same playing eleven against the Avengers, with one key area of concern being their middle-order batting. In the first match, the middle order failed to contribute significantly, and they will be looking for improvements in this department. If the middle order fires, the Rhinos could prove to be a formidable team.
Chitwan Rhinos Probable XI:
Deepak Bohara, Hassan Eisakhil, Luc Benkenstein, Kushal Malla (C), Ravi Bopara, Santosh Karki, Sharad Vesawkar, Bipin Rawal (wk), Amar Singh Rautela, Rijan Dhakal, Sohail Tanveer
Pokhara Avengers will be the favorites heading into this clash, with their all-rounders and depth in both departments. However, Chitwan Rhinos, boosted by their first win and a high level of confidence, could spring a surprise if their middle order performs up to expectations.
Live Streaming Details
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